Accident involving Three Cars on Schenectady and President
An alleged robbery attempt and police chase ended with three cars wrecked Tuesday in Crown Heights. No one was injured, and one person was taken into NYPD custody.
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Jewish Community Watch, Rising to the Challenge every 24 Hours
Jewish Community Watch, an organization created to combat abuse in children of the Jewish Community, is launching a Charidy campaign towards funding its vital work.
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Mass Measles Outbreak Feared in Kfar Chabad
More than one thousand people may have been exposed to the measles virus at two events held in the town of Kfar Chabad over the past week, raising fears that the measles epidemic in Israel could worsen.
Halochos: Asoro Beteves
Courtesy of Rabbi Garelik of Sichosacademy.org, we present reminders and Halochos of Asoro Beteves, which this year falls on Tuesday December 18th.
In Terrorists’ Line of Fire Daily, IDF Troops Turn to Chabad of Hebron
While Hebron is not a cakewalk for any soldier in terms of tensions and prevailing threats, especially with the recent spate of terrorist acts against soldiers and civilians, the assignment is cushioned by the presence of Rabbi Danny Cohen, who with his wife, Batsheva, have been providing a spiritual and emotional buffer for soldiers there for the past 16 years as Hebron’s head Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries.
Suspicious Packages Mailed to Maryland Jewish Institutions
Several people fell ill at an office of a Baltimore synagogue after opening a package. 911 was called, and HAZMAT teams sent have yet to identify the agent in the packages. Other Jewish institutions have also reported receiving similar packages.
New Engagement!
Velvel Shteynberg (Toronto, Canada) and Devorah Repka (Toronto, Canada)
Airbnb Backtracks on West Bank Boycott – UPDATED!
Online rental marketplace Airbnb announced that its decision to boycott Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria ‘will not be enforced in practice.’
Oholai Torah Auction, Womans’ Event
Hundreds of woman and girls came out in support of the Oholai Torah PTA during their Womans’ Auction event Sunday night. The event was a smashing success showcasing food expos and raffles. Updated with winners
‘Tzadik Lamelech’ Journals Republished
In honor of the 14th of Kislev, which marked the 90th (‘Tzadik Lamelech’) wedding anniversary of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin of righteous memory, the much sought after journal series “Tzaddik LaMelech” was reprinted in a newly released version as a 3 volume set in a handsome slipcase.
Almaty, Kazakhstan- Chanukah in Videos
Almaty Kazakhstan had a most impressive Chanukah. Menorah lightings in Public, and in private homes, from preparations to after farbrengens, watch as the light of chanukah spreads outwards to light up every soul.
Uncle Pinchey Comes Out Of Retirement!
The iconic Uncle Pinchey was straight off the boat when he was first introduced in “Uncle Pinchey Comes Home.” He quickly became one of the most famous and adored puppets of the Small Wonder Puppet Theater. Now, he has come out of retirement.
8:00pm: Why Has Chalukas Hashas Not Gained Traction in Chabad?
The topics in this week’s 240th episode of the highly acclaimed popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Chassidus Applied to 10 Teves and Parshas Vayechi Why has Chalukas haShas not gained traction in Chabad? What aspect of a Jewish mother determines the Jewishness of her child – conceiving, carrying or both? Should we insist that our 8-year-old son go to Shul on Shabbos? What should be our goals when we go on mivtzoim? How should we speak to non-Jews about sheva mitzvos?
Car Identified in Friday Hit and Run
The car involved in Fridays hit and run on Union Street near Albany Ave. has been identified and located by the NYPD. They have impounded the car pending further investigation.
Package Thief Breaks into Home to Steal Packages
A package thief took stealing packages to the next level, when he broke into a Crown Heights home Friday night to take two packages. The man, with his face clearly exposed to the video camera, thankfully only wanted packages.
Video of the Day
Social Media user Menachem Cohen (@menachem04), posted a video to his twitter feed of a Young Lubavitcher inviting a plane full of people to a shabbos meal at the Chabad of Venice. He can be seen asking the stewards permission before making the invitation over the planes intercom. Thank you for flying Easy Jet!
New Engagement!
Reuven Hillel Bochurberg (San Diego, CA) and Chanie Dinerman (San Diego, CA)
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